Hair-crimper.



Pz ltented Sept. 30, I902.

J. A. KLARSDN.

HAIR CRIMPER.

(Application filed Sept. 3, 1901.)

(No Model.)

' 3 3 of Fig. 2.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JOHN ALBERT KLARSON, OF PITTSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.

HAIR-CRIMPER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 709,989, dated September 30, 1902.

Application filed September 3, 1901. Serial No. 74,118. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JOHN ALBERT KLARsoN,"

a citizen of Sweden, residing at Pittsburg, in the county of Allegheny and State of Penn sylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Hair-Curling; and I do hereby declare the following to be afull, clear, and exact description thereof, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of this specification.

This invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in devices for crimping hair, and has for its object the provision of novel means whereby hair may be easily crimped or curled.

Another object of the present invention is to construct a device of the above-described character which may be applied either heated or cold, one that will retain the hair in proper position, and one that may be easily removed therefrom when desired.

The present invention still further aims to construct a crimper that will be extremely simple, strong, durable, and comparatively inexpensive to manufacture.

With the above and other objects in view the invention finally consists in the novel construction, combination, and arrangement of parts to be hereinafter more particularly described, and specifically pointed out in the claims.

In describing the invention in detail reference is had to the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, and wherein like numerals of reference indicate like parts throughout the several views, in which- Figure 1 is a perspective view of my improved hair-crimper, showing the prongs in an extended position. Fig. 2 is a top plan view showing the prongs in a folded position. Fig. 3 is a vertical sectional view taken on the line Fig i is a similar view taken on the lines 4 4 of Fig. 2 looking in thedirection of the arrow.

In the drawings the reference-numeral 1 represents an approximately rectangular frame constituting a handle and formed on its forward end and intermediate its sides with an outwardly-extending loop 2, the inner of which is contracted and provided on its opposite end with angular apertured extensions 3 3, in which a pin 4 is secured. Pivotally mounted upon this pin are a pair of corrugated resilient prongs 5 5. Upon the pin 4 are washers 6 6, interposed between the prongs and also between each prong and the angular extensions of the frame in order to suitably space the same apart.

The manner of operating myimpro ved haircrimper is as follows: The prongs are first used in an extended position, as shown in Fig. 1 of the drawings, the hair being placed between and around the prongs. The device is then placed in a folded position, as shown in Fig. 2 of the drawings, the ends ofthe prongs being placed Within the loop 2, which serves to effectually retain the same in proper position.

The many advantages afforded by the herein-described device over the present form of crimping devices Will be readily apparent from the foregoing description and by referring to the accompanying drawings.

It will be observed that various changes may be made in the details of construction without departing from the general spirit of my invention.

' Having fully described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

In a hair-curler, the combination with an approximately rectangular frame having its forward end formed intermediate its sides with an outwardly-extending loop, the inner end thereof being contracted, the rear end of said frame provided with angular extensions having openings, of a pair of resilient corrugated prongs pivotally mounted upon a pin arranged in the openings of the said extensions, the free ends of said prongs adapted to normally spring apart when in open position and pressed together and fitted-between the contracted portion of the loop when in closed position, a washer interposed between the rear ends of the said prongs, and a washer interposed between each prong and the angular extensions of the frame, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my signature in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

JOHN ALBERT KLARSON.

Witnesses:

LOUIS MoEsER, S. B. LEVIS. 

